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{Edited 4/24/13} I'm 36 years old and have DDD. I had an ALIF spinal fusion of L3--L5 in 2003. The surgery lowered the pain level by I'd say maybe 20% since 2003 I have had to continue with pain and pain management. I've done pretty much everything, except for another s
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[More]urgery. I've had myelograms, discograms (every kind of 'gram' there is!), MRIs, X-rays, you name it. I've also had a failed facet rhizotomy. I've tried non medicinal options such as physical therapy, water therapy, massage, chiro, even acupuncture. No help with the pain. I'm now seeing a new pain management doctor because mine retired. It's in a different office and even though I have my entire history chronicled, it's as though I'm starting over again. Frustrating! I'm currently taking 300mg of Tramadol a day and 60mg of oxycodone and I'm still having pain.

I came here to find people who can relate to what having pain every minute of every day feels like. I want to be able to gel others with my experiences if I can. Every day is a struggle and it really shouldn't be at my age.
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